I waited with baited breath this afternoon for the delivery and installation of our new microwave.

Paul had picked it out while I was away teaching last weekend -- our old one started making a horrible grinding noise and since it is our most used appliance - a new one was quickly purchased.

I have to wonder why these range-hood microwaves are SO much more expensive than the counter top versions? Is it because of the little light at the bottom? the little vent fan? Ours doesn't even actually vent to anywhere, it just pretend vents with a little fan that goes no where -- so that can't be worth the extra money, can it? Anyway, there went $300 for the microwave and $85 for the install, but happily so, as it gets used way, way, way more than our oven!

Paul did a great job in his microwave selection duties. Big husband brownie points for him!